Pablo Atchugarry Illuminates The Underline with 'Estrella de Luz'

Realized by a vision to integrate art and nature by Ira and Cynthia Leesfield and the Friends of The Underline, Estrella de Luz stands across from Leesfield & Partners, the esteemed law firm Mr. Leesfield founded in 1976. The garden, named in his family's honor, celebrates his ongoing dedication as a Friends of The Underline board member and philanthropist to transforming the land beneath Miami’s Metrorail into a vibrant space for connection and culture.

The star of the garden, Estrella de Luz, is a sky blue bronze sculpture by Pablo Atchugarry, that invites contemplation on light, spirit, and the sacred moments woven into daily life. Known for channeling a sense of transcendence through form, Atchugarry’s work offers viewers a moment of reflection and renewal within the heart of the city.

Located on US1, at 2358 SW 27 St. Parking is available on the street, however ridesharing is highly recommended as space is limited. You may also take Metrorail to the Coconut Grove station, cross SW 27th Avenue north through the Inter Grove Gallery to SW 24th Street to enter the garden.

"Start of Light" is the light we seek within ourselves and see reflected in a starry sky that invites us to dream...— Pablo Atchugarry

Pablo Atchugarry (b. 1954, Montevideo, Uruguay) began his artistic journey as a painter before expanding into materials such as cement, iron, wood, and ultimately Carrara marble—the medium that would define his career.

In 2007, he founded the Fundación Pablo Atchugarry in Manantiales, Uruguay, as a space dedicated to fostering creativity and dialogue across disciplines. In 2021, together with architect Carlos Ott, he established MACA – The Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art, Uruguay’s first international contemporary art museum.

Atchugarry lives and works between Lecco, Italy, and Manantiales, Uruguay, where he continues his artistic practice and oversees the growth of MACA, the Fundación, and its monumental sculpture park.